compromising
- 1Showing or proving that someone has done something wrong or shameful.
Like a muddy footprint that shows exactly who walked through the room.
He hid the compromising photos so no one would find them.
The letter was very compromising, proving she had lied.
Similarincriminating, damning, embarrassing, damaging
Oppositeexculpatory, harmless
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- 2Present participle of compromise. Use this form for an action happening now.
They are compromising to end the long argument.
Compromising a little helped them agree on a plan.
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- 3Ready to give up part of what you want so others can agree too.
Like meeting someone halfway across a bridge instead of staying on your own side.
He is a compromising person who likes to keep the peace.
Their compromising teacher let both sides share their ideas.
Similaraccommodating, flexible, conciliatory, cooperative, yielding
Oppositeuncompromising, inflexible, intransigent, obstinate
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- 4The act of putting something in danger or making it less safe.
Like leaving your front door wide open so anyone can walk in.
The compromising of the lock let thieves get inside.
Their careless compromising of the secret caused real harm.
Oppositeprotection, safeguarding
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Showing meanings only.
compromising is a form of compromise
compromise, verb: To settle a disagreement when each side gives up part of what they want. Full entry
- Forms
- compromisecompromises he/she/itcompromising -ing formcompromised past tense, past participle
- Spelling
- compromise → compromising: drop the e, add -ing
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